2. The downward pressure on the brain stem and cerebellum with stretching of the lower cranial nerves.

3. Damage to the spinal cord due to the development of CSF cysts in the spinal-cord, called a “syrinx” (pronounced “SirRinks” ) which compress the sensory and motor pathways in the spinal-cord. This condition is called syringomyelia.

Directing cranial nerve such as the trigeminal to get your pain and retro-orbital pain

These effects cause the following symptoms

Symptoms
1. Raised CSF pressure effects: A headache and neck pain that begins in the back of the neck and radiates forward and is triggered by coughing, sneezing, straining and lifting. Reduced cognitive function with depression and memory loss.

In the presence of anatomical and function abnormality and the opinion of an experienced team then the diagnosis can be made with reasonable certainty.

Treatment
In the presence of anatomical and function abnormality and the opinion of an experienced team then the diagnosis can be made with reasonable certainty.

The back of the bony posterior cranial fossa and the first cervical spine ring is removed to allow more space for the cerebellum to pass posteriorly rather than down through the tight hole of the foramen magnum.

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The London vertigo and dizziness clinic is the private practice of Mr Paul Montgomery, Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon with a sub-specialty interest in vertigo, dizziness and balance problems. Mr Montgomery offers consultation and treatment in Central London, from King Edward VII’s Hospital and The Bupa Cromwell Hospital, Kensington.